Pride (Vanity)
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pride (Vanity) is a 1621 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman dressed in fancy, old-fashioned clothes. She’s holding a mirror and looks proud, with a big feathered headdress and a puffy skirt. Above her head, a turkey with wings spread out seems to be balancing on her shoulders—like she’s carrying it. The word *Superbia* (Latin for "pride") is written below, hinting this isn’t just a portrait but a symbol. The turkey might stand for something extra, like vanity or arrogance. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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